Combination slant board and abdominal rocker

Abstract

A combination slant board and abdominal rocker includes a slant board which comprises a rigid body support elevated at one end to incline the body support. The abdominal rocker has a frame with a base section pivotally mounted adjacent to the body support and a grip section spaced from the base section. A neck rest is mounted to the frame between the base section and the grip section. The grip section and the neck rest are located above the body support.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A combination exercise device comprising a slant board and an abdominal rocker, said slant board comprising a rigid body support having a first one end and a second other end, elevating structure connected to said one end for elevating said one end above said other end to incline said body support, said abdominal rocker including a frame having two base sections, each of said base sections pivotally mounted to a respective side of said slant board, said frame including a grip section joined to and extending from said base sections, a neck rest mounted to said frame between said base sections, said grip section and said neck rest being located above said body support, and each of said base sections being mounted to rod structure disposed under and across said slant board. 
     
     
       2. The device of claim 1 wherein said abdominal rocker is adjustably mounted to said slant board by mounting structure located at said base sections to vary the location of said rocker on said slant board. 
     
     
       3. The device of claim 2 wherein said mounting structure comprises a series of holes in said body support, and a locking member in said base section for selective engagement with one of said holes. 
     
     
       4. The device of claim 2 wherein said elevating structure includes a post mounted to each of said base sections and resting on said body support. 
     
     
       5. The device of claim 1 wherein said neck rest is pivotally mounted to said frame to be selectively moved to an inactive condition during non-use of said rocker. 
     
     
       6. The device of claim 1 wherein said rocker includes horizontal members slidably mounted against each other whereby said rocker is expandable in width. 
     
     
       7. The device of claim 1 wherein said elevating structure includes vertical members slidably mounted against each other to vary the elevation of said slant board including permitting said slant board to be disposed in a horizontal position. 
     
     
       8. The device of claim 1 wherein the upper surface of said body support is padded. 
     
     
       9. The device of claim 1 including a cross support mounted to said elevated one end of said body support and disposed above said body support. 
     
     
       10. The device of claim 1 including a strap secured to said body support and extending across the upper surface of said body support. 
     
     
       11. The device of claim 1 wherein said rocker is detachably mounted to said slant board. 
     
     
       12. The device of claim 1 wherein said grip section includes a bar extending from said frame over and across said body support, said frame including a first member connected to said bar and a second member connected to said base section, and said first and said second members being slidably mounted with respect to each other to vary the elevation of said grip section above said body support. 
     
     
       13. The device of claim 1 wherein said elevating structure for elevating said one end of said slant board includes vertical members slidably mounted against each other for disposing said slant board at at least two different positions. 
     
     
       14. The device of claim 13 wherein said base section is of sufficient length to dispose said grip section to be movable along an arc which extends outwardly beyond said second other end of said body support. 
     
     
       15. The device of claim 1 wherein said neck rest is mounted on an elongated rod, and connecting structure securing said elongated rod to said frame. 
     
     
       16. The device of claim 15 wherein said rocker is mounted at said second other end of said body support, and a cross member mounted at said first one end of said body support disposed above said body support. 
     
     
       17. The device of claim 15 wherein said neck rest is mounted to a rod connected to said frame, and said grip section comprising a generally horizontal member connected to a downwardly extending base section member at each end thereof. 
     
     
       18. A combination exercise device comprising a slant board and an abdominal rocker, said slant board comprising a rigid body support having a first one end and a second other end, elevating structure connected to said first end for elevating said first end above said second end to incline said body support, said abdominal rocker being located at said second end, said abdominal rocker including a frame having two base sections, each of said base sections pivoted to a different side of said slant board, said base sections being connected to each other by rod structure disposed under and across said slant board, said rocker including a neck rest disposed between said base sections, said neck rest being mounted on an elongated rod, a grip section mounted to and between said base sections with said neck rest being disposed between said grip section and said slant board, and said base sections being of sufficient length to dispose said grip section to be movable along an arc beyond said second end of said body support. 
     
     
       19. The device of claim 18 wherein said body support is padded, and a cross member located at said one end of said slant board at a height above said body support. 
     
     
       20. A combination exercise device comprising a slant board and an abdominal rocker, said slant board comprising a rigid body support having a first one end and a second other end, elevating structure connected to said first end for elevating said first end above said second end to incline said body support, said abdominal rocker being located at said second end, said abdominal rocker including an open frame made of rod type members including two base sections, each of said base sections pivoted to a different side of said slant board, said base sections being connected to each other by a rod type member having a grip section, said grip section and said base sections being pivotally movable along an arc, said rocker including a neck rest connected to said frame, said neck rest being separate and distinct from said body support, said neck rest being mounted on an elongated rod type member which is mounted between said base sections below said grip section, said neck rest being located within the arc resulting from the pivotal movement of said grip section and said base sections, and the radial distance from said grip section to the pivot location of said base sections to said slant board being greater than the radial distance from said pivot location to the outer edge of said slant board at said second other end wherein the user lies in a substantially supine position on said slant board, positions the user's neck on said neck rest, grips the grip section and performs abdominal exercises. 
     
     
       21. The device of claim 20 including resistance structure mounted to said rocker to resist the pivoting movement of said rocker. 
     
     
       22. The device of claim 21 wherein said resistance structure comprises a friction brake located at said base section where said base section is mounted to said body support, and said friction brake being adjustable with respect to the amount of resistance provided by said friction brake. 
     
     
       23. The device of claim 21 wherein said resistance structure comprises at least one elastic cord mounted to said slant board and said abdominal rocker. 
     
     
       24. The device of claim 20 wherein said rocker is pivotally mounted to said slant board by mounting structure which permits said rocker to be moved to a position below said slant board during periods of non-use. 
     
     
       25. The device of claim 20 including a rowing arm mounted on each side of said body support. 
     
     
       26. The device of claim 20 including a weight unit mounted at one end of said body support, said weight unit comprising a cord for attachment to the user and a weight secured to said cord. 
     
     
       27. The device of claim 20 including an abdominal flex unit secured to said rocker, and said abdominal flex unit having a body contacting member for contacting the user. 
     
     
       28. The device of claim 27 wherein said abdominal flex unit includes a bar extending from said frame in the general location where said base section is pivotally mounted adjacent to said body support, a first member mounted to said bar and extending toward said neck rest, a second member slidably mounted to said first member, said body contact member being secured to the exposed end of said second member, and resistance means reacting against said second member to provide a resistance force to the movement of said second member. 
     
     
       29. The device of claim 20 including detachable weights mounted to one of said slant board and said rocker.